Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

Birmingham National May 2024 – Shih Tzu

Judge – Glenn Davies (Waterley)

I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for my invitation to judge Shih Tzu for the 1st time although it was for 2020. Special thanks to my stewards for their support during my judging, and to the Exhibitors for their entries. I was very satisfied with my winners.

BEST OF BREED : 5166 CROSSLEY, Mr David & CROSSLEY, Mrs Susan Ch Santosha Silhouette

Dog CC : 5190 HITT, Mrs T A & HITT, Mr M G Ch Miracey Zero Hour

Res Dog CC : 5195 MAULE, Mrs P M Daltricia Jack Higgins JW

Bitch CC : 5166 CROSSLEY, Mr David & CROSSLEY, Mrs Susan Ch Santosha Silhouette

Res Bitch CC : 5152 BOWNS, Mrs And Mr Jackie And Dave Ch Ch Bishbow Summer Breeze

Best Puppy : 5153 BOWNS, Mrs And Mr Jackie And Dave Matsonic Midnight Storm Over Bishbow

Best Veteran : 5152 BOWNS, Mrs And Mr Jackie And Dave Ch Ch Bishbow Summer Breeze

Best Special Beginner : 5181 GARDNER, Mrs Kerry Ethelsmead True Grit

Class 1887 SBD (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5181 GARDNER, Mrs Kerry Ethelsmead True Grit – A typey male and overall had some qualities, Good head and eye with excellent dentition. Enough neck, on initial appearance was longer cast but on examination more compact. Moved out well

2nd: 5219 STEEL, Miss Rachael Louise & STEEL, Miss Patricia How To Rewrite The Stars For Juhua – Well put together and larger overall. Head of good proportions but prefer larger eye. Balanced movement uses angulation well.

3rd: 5206 SILSBURY, Mrs J J'adoremy Mr Red Revenge – Good head and expression and prefer him for size, today he was not holding himself together, too much rise over the loin when standing.

Res: 5207 SILSBURY, Mrs J J'adoremy Thundering Heart

VHC: 5158 BRYANT, Ms Amanda Middletune Billy The Kid

Class 1888 MPD (4 Entries) Abs: 0 - All unsettled in this class making assessment challenging

1st: 5224 SWIFT, Mrs D Thaisu Mystical Joker –. On the stack this male good head and expression, Prefer more neck to balance, good for body and bone. Moved well intermitantly.

2nd: 5228 TURNER, Mrs C Charonnis It's Now Or Never – I liked the size and shape and balance of this dog. Good proportions and substance. Good movement. Expression spoilt by prominent underjaw, generally untidy mouth.

3rd: 5207 SILSBURY, Mrs J J'adoremy Thundering Heart – Slightly longer cast, animated puppy requires more substance and body. Pleasing head for his age.

Res: 5194 MARINA, Mrs J Norboo Do Ya Wanna Play With Marinbox

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Class 1889 PD (4 Entries) Abs: 0 – All puppies need to settle

1st: 5153 BOWNS, Mrs And Mr Jackie And Dave Matsonic Midnight Storm Over Bishbow – 1&2 brothers and very similar, the winner had more schooling ! Liked their shape and size however both need to develop, typical heads and expression with good body proportions and substance. Moved well and both sympathetically handled.

2nd: 5146 ACE, Mrs G Matsonic Dream By Day

3rd: 5193 LONGSTAFF, Mrs S Shihmali Wild At Heart – Slightly heavier made but well put together. Good head and eye. Lots to like but unfortunately didn’t carry his head on the move.

Res: 5216 SMITH, Mr D C Densown Pedro

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Class 1890 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5147 AYRES, Mrs Jane Samantha & AKERS, Mrs Angela Honeyshuchun Soldier Boy At Bornred – Very sturdy and well put together. The best of heads and expression with super eye shape and colour. Enough neck, excellent for body and chest, holds his shape on the move with typical gait. Definitely knows his own mind , tail needs to be higher.

2nd: 5193 LONGSTAFF, Mrs S Shihmali Wild At Heart

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Class 1891 ND (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5193 LONGSTAFF, Mrs S Shihmali Wild At Heart

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Class 1892 GD (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5187 HEY, Mrs L Lyndatzu Love Bug – Liked his shape and size. Good for substance, Good head proportions with good eye and excellent dentition. Enough body, moves well enough and typical, tail loose but carried on the move.

2nd: 5181 GARDNER, Mrs Kerry Ethelsmead True Grit

3rd: 5206 SILSBURY, Mrs J J'adoremy Mr Red Revenge

Res: 5199 PROVOST, Mr D Paliden Shooting Star

VHC: 5158 BRYANT, Ms Amanda Middletune Billy The Kid

Class 1893 PGD (6 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 5227 TURNER, Mrs C Rossvale Fantastic Dream At Charonnis Jw – In appearance very typey and on examination had many qualities, very good Head and eye, sturdy. Correct for size and substance. The most balanced positive mover.

2nd: 5220 STEVENS, Mr N & Mrs S I Peekin Reggie Rebel-Tu – Like this boy’s shape, neck more balanced than 1, head carried well on movement. Enough body, liked his movement in profile but weaker behind.

3rd: 5149 BARRELL, Mr Thomas & BARRELL, Mrs Jacquie Mifcah's Return Of The King To Javerda- Very good head proportions and a bit reluctant on examination, all over the place but animated on the move.

Res: 5199 PROVOST, Mr D Paliden Shooting Star

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Class 1894 LD (7 Entries) Abs: 0 – Mixed class !!!

1st: 5195 MAULE, Mrs P M Daltricia Jack Higgins JW – Won on overall conformation and type. Good for shape, Very good to go ver. Super expression, moves well but prefer more animation.

2nd: 5151 BEER, Ms J M & TILLEY, Mr G Miracey Sand Warrior For Tilbe – This dog on initial inspection appears longer than ideal, Not so on examination, liked his size and substance, super on the move but has a tendency to lengthen.

3rd: 5150 BARRELL, Mrs Jacqueline Mifcah's By Royal Command To Javerda – Liked this for shape and size, Lots to like. Prefer straighter front.

Res: 5211 SKAWSKA, Mrs M Mapimakastar Jason Mio

VHC: 5233 WILLETT, Mr John & WILLETT, Mrs Debbie Debeaux Mackeson

Class 1895 OD (9 Entries) Abs: 3 – Mixed class of type but All had their quality without exception

1st: 5190 HITT, Mrs T A & HITT, Mr M G Ch Miracey Zero Hour – Super shape, super sturdy and in fabulous condition. Moves so well and has a fabulous tail.

2nd: 5156 BRIGGS, Miss J Ch Bel UK Warathwaite The Kingslayer – This dog moved as well as 1 and did not sissapoint on examination. Super head and eye.

3rd: 5154 BRADSHAW, Mrs Julie & SYMONDS, Mrs Maralyn Ch Cremefern Trigger A Storm At Symaraju JW – Loved this for shape and size, but not as positive on the move as winners.

Res: 5174 EVERALL, Miss F J Paliden Simply A Star With Wharfeview

VHC: 5165 CROSSLAND, Mr T Chaela Ralphish

Class 1896 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5226 TURNER, Mrs C Ch Artelino Moomins Adventure (Imp) – Very nice type and in super condition for his age. Very pleasing to go over, good overall proportions. Moved out well and well handled.

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Class 1897 SBB (3 Entries) Abs: 0 – Very poor class overall

1st: 5215 GORDON, Ms T Mapimakastar Honey Edee Mio At Cavateena – Very good for body and shape, head not typical spoiling expression. Moved well

2nd: 5218 STEEL, Miss Rachael Louise & STEEL, Miss Patricia Debeaux Wings Of Love For Juhua – Very good for size, in poor physical condition. Balanced movement.

3rd: 5214 GORDON, Ms T Mapimakastar Goldie Jol Jas At Cavateena – Pleasing head and expression with excellent dentition. Poorly made, lacking in angulation, No substance or body.

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Class 1898 MPB (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5175 EVERALL, Miss F J Wharfeview Laced With Candy - ? Chocolate. Super to go over, good for size and substance.Very good expression, Good body proportions, moves well.

2nd: 5230 VOSE, Mrs Monica Shihzarbruno Cookie – Slightly larger than 1 but well put together, super sturdy. Moves very well.

3rd: 5159 CASENTIERI, Ms Cj & Mr Tf Sunshine Miracle Alpiu Slenis Of Alchez (imp Ltu) – Very petit, balanced with good proportions. Moved well.

Res: 5197 MAULE, Mrs P M Jadetemple Jaci Higgins At Daltricia

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Class 1899 PB (8 Entries) Abs: 0 – A good class of mixed sizes but all had quality.

1st: 5202 QUICK, Mr Mrs D J J A Minfaa Flash Dancer – Overall substantial, Super head and eye with correct expression.Good for body and substance, moved well.

2nd: 5230 VOSE, Mrs Monica Shihzarbruno Cookie -

3rd: 5225 THORNTON, Miss L M Norboo Bella Rosa – Smart puppy lots to like.Holds herself well on the move. Good overall proportions.? Enough neck.

Res: 5215 GORDON, Ms T Mapimakastar Honey Edee Mio At Cavateena

VHC: 5172 DIFFEY, Mrs M Marhilway Bees Got The Edge

Class 1900 JB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5176 EVERALL, Miss F J Wharfeview Simply Rockin It – Typey, unsure, Good to go over. Good body and substance for age. So positive when moving.

2nd: 5192 KRANC, Mrs W Goldentzu Summer Night – Similar in outline to 1, Good proportions. Moves out well. Tail a little flat.

3rd: 5214 GORDON, Ms T Mapimakastar Goldie Jol Jas At Cavateena -

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Class 1901 NB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5176 EVERALL, Miss F J Wharfeview Simply Rockin It -

2nd: 5172 DIFFEY, Mrs M Marhilway Bees Got The Edge – Everything in the right place and of very good type. Needs to settle.

3rd: 5192 KRANC, Mrs W Goldentzu Summer Night

Res: 5229 VOSE, Mrs Monica Shihzarbruno Hope N Dreamz Of Cimona

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Class 1902 GB (5 Entries) Abs: 1 – Mixed class of varying quality.

1st: 5204 SHAW, Mrs Helen Shorestar Mystical Pixie – Feminine, good for shape and size.Just enough substance. I prefer more. Good overall proportions , Stylish mover.

2nd: 5229 VOSE, Mrs Monica Shihzarbruno Hope N Dreamz Of Cimona – Shapely with pleasing expression. Good for body and substance, holds her shape on the move.

3rd: 5235 YEAP, Ms Jie Thaisu The Crafty – Larger type, Good body and substance. Pleasing expression. Moves so well.

Res: 5188 HEY, Mrs L Lyndatzu Truly Scrumptious

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Class 1903 PGB (7 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5196 MAULE, Mrs P M Daltricia Jane Austen JW – Typical with sturdy compact body. Good head proportions, moved well

2nd: 5203 SCOTT, Mrs Janine & Stacey Honeyshuchun Sand Goddess – Pleasing expression, good for size and substance.Sturdy. Good head and eye. Moves well.

3rd: 5148 BALDWIN, Miss J Valkiria Sweet Addict For Maili (imp Poland) JW – Very pleasing overall. Preferred size of 1&2. Excellent coat with very pleasing head and expression.

Res: 5234 WILLETT, Mr John & WILLETT, Mrs Debbie Keola Absolutely Flawless At Debeaux

VHC: 5213 SKAWSKA, Mrs M Mapimakastar Chanel Mio

Class 1904 LB (10 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 5171 DIFFEY, Mrs M Marhilway Explorer The Edge – 1&2 could change places on another day. Today 1 had the better balance on the move.

2nd: 5223 SWEENEY, Mrs M Senousi Love The Dress – Both super to go over, loved them both. Super sturdy but feminine.

3rd: 5189 HEY, Mrs L Cremefern Pretty Gorgeous – Lovely type and very feminine, like a bit more substance.

Res: 5210 SKAWSKA, Mrs M Jolly Oziresun At Mapimakastar (imp Lva))

VHC: 5164 COUPLAND, Ms Mandy Violet Tzusweet Black Pearl

Class 1905 OB (9 Entries) Abs: 2 A mixed clas in type.

1st: 5166 CROSSLEY, Mr David & CROSSLEY, Mrs Susan Ch Santosha Silhouette – Caught my eye on entering the ring, won on overall shape , size and balance. When moving nothing jarred with super carriage.

2nd: 5191 HITT, Mrs T A & HITT, Mr M G Ir Ch Miracey Disco Fever – Initially unsettled but so good to go over, all the qualities of the winner. Did improve when settled

3rd: 5173 DOLPHIN, Mrs Glenys Carol Dolha's Step Out In Style – Super typey with correct expression, good to go over with no exagertaion.Moved with typical gate but not the positivity of the winners.

Res: 5183 GREGORY, Mrs Pat Ch Marpalyn Phab Gold

VHC: 5209 SKAWSKA, Mrs M Amore Mio Satinel Reheto At Mapimakastar (Imp Pol)

Class 1906 VB (5 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 5152 BOWNS, Mrs And Mr Jackie And Dave Ch Ch Bishbow Summer Breeze – Typey, feminine with lovely expression. Good for body and substance. Correct shape and proportions. Excellent texture and a wealth of coat. Correct gait.

2nd: 5198 MCCARRICK, Mrs P Polmac Dangerous Liaison – Good overall shape and size, very pleasing head and expression. Moves out so well.

3rd: 5208 SKAWSKA, Mrs M Charmant Charlotte Enigmatyczny Zakatek Mapimakast – Very nice proportions with a pleasing head and expression. Overall carrying too much weight.

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Judge Glenn Davies (Waterley)